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The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $15,000 on Monday for kicking a ball into the stands after a 145-144 win over Golden State on Saturday.
January 29, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Stephen Curry delivered vintage performances in a double-overtime classic Saturday night, with James' Lakers coming out on top 145-144.
January 28, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish is nursing a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Friday.
January 26, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Which players and fits are the Lakers eyeing ahead of the trade deadline? Here is what L.A. could pursue between now and Feb. 8.
January 23, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James has been ruled out of Tuesday's city rivalry matchup because of left ankle pain. It will be James' fifth missed game this season.
January 22, 2024 at 6:50 PM -
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After a shocking run to the 2023 Western Conference finals, the Lakers chose to run it back, a strategy that was widely lauded. But now, the team is 20-21 -- and...
January 17, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers hit the halfway mark of the season with a 112-105 win over the Thunder on Monday, and in Game No. 41, coach Darvin Ham went back to the starting lineup he...
January 16, 2024 at 1:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, 39, did not play in a 132-125 loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday night because of a left ankle injury, his fourth missed game this...
January 13, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday, two days after he ranted about officiating following his team's 132-131 loss to the Los Angeles...
January 11, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic went on a furious, table-pounding tirade against the officiating after the Lakers shot 23 free throws in the fourth quarter of a 132-131...
January 10, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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In the month since their in-season tournament triumph, the Lakers have battled through injury, defensive issues, unfamiliar lineups and mounting losses. Truth is, the...
January 9, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers were able to snap a four-game skid with a 106-103 win Sunday over their in-city rivals, providing a sigh of relief for a team that had been in a...
January 8, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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The LA Clippers have the best record in the NBA since Dec. 1, while the Los Angeles Lakers have the third-worst record since Dec. 15.
January 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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LeBron James didn't mince words after Friday night's loss to the Grizzlies dropped the Lakers two games below .500, saying, "We just suck right now."
January 6, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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With a three-game losing skid dropping his team's record below .500 as the midseason mark approaches, Lakers coach Darvin Ham addressed speculation about his job status...
January 5, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham said the team is struggling with "a little bit of everything" after Wednesday's 110-96 loss to the Heat, which dropped L.A. to 10th in the...
January 4, 2024 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James questioned the purpose of the NBA's replay process after a potential game-tying shot in the closing seconds was ruled a 2-pointer instead of a 3 in the...
December 30, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers point guard Gabe Vincent will undergo surgery on his left knee and is expected to be out six to eight weeks, a source confirmed to ESPN.
December 25, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored a season-best 40 points to lead the Lakers to perhaps their best win of the season Saturday night against the Thunder, snapping a four-game losing...
December 24, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers, seeking to give their defense a boost, moved D'Angelo Russell to the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt into the starting lineup.
December 23, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis said the Lakers are treating Saturday as "a must win" after a 118-111 loss to Minnesota extended their losing streak to four games.
December 22, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James missed the Lakers' loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday because of tendinitis in his left ankle.
December 21, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The 80-pound service dog made LeBron James do a double take. Here's how he ended up courtside with his owner, Cliff Brush Jr.
December 19, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers unveiled their unique banner to honor the team's in-season tournament title, something Darvin Ham embraced as being "great for the organization."
December 18, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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The Spurs said Friday night's 129-115 win over the Lakers, which ended an 18-game losing streak, "didn't feel like a normal win."
December 15, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James was ruled out for the second night of a back-to-back because of soreness in his left calf, but Anthony Davis helped L.A. hold on late for a win...
December 13, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The Warriors slip even farther in the Western Conference, while the Bucks and Lakers are holding strong through the first quarter of the season.
December 13, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic, coming off a 35-point performance in 44 minutes in Memphis, took on another heavy workload Tuesday night to lead the Mavs past the Lakers.
December 12, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will hang a distinct banner to honor the franchise's victory in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament on Dec. 18.
December 11, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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In winning the in-season tourney, LeBron James and Anthony Davis proved once more that when healthy and engaged, the Lakers are a postseason threat.
December 9, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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Behind Anthony Davis' 41 points and 20 rebounds, the Lakers rolled past the Pacers 123-109 to win the inaugural NBA Cup on Saturday night.
December 9, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers sang the praises of Tyrese Haliburton on Friday as they gear up to stop the Pacers star's fast-paced attack in Saturday's in-season tournament final.
December 8, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is beyond excited to face one of his 'idols,' Lakers star LeBron James, for the NBA Cup championship Saturday night in Las Vegas.
December 8, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers both advanced to Saturday's NBA Cup championship. Which team has the edge for the inaugural in-season tournament...
December 8, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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The Pacers and Lakers are advancing to the championship. What were some of the top moments from the NBA in-season tournament?
December 8, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Zion Williamson said he wasn't aggressive enough Thursday night, scoring just 13 points in the Pelicans' 133-89 loss to the Lakers in the in-season tournament...
December 7, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James put on a show in Los Angeles' 133-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans to earn the Lakers a spot in Saturday's inaugural In-Season Tournament championship...
December 7, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Live coverage of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
December 7, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Pacers-Bucks and Pelicans-Lakers semis.
December 7, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers will no longer be wearing the alternative "city edition" uniforms they have donned throughout the in-season tournament because of the NBA's concerns over the...
December 6, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The Pacers, Pelicans, Bucks and Lakers are advancing to Las Vegas. What were some of the top moments from quarterfinal action in the NBA in-season tournament?
December 6, 2023 at 6:50 AM -
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The semifinals for the in-season tourney in Las Vegas are set, with the Lakers topping the Suns in a thriller and the Bucks cruising past the Knicks.
December 5, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the NBA in-season tournament, while the Suns were left furious when officials granted L.A. a timeout late in the...
December 5, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Cam Reddish has had plenty of stops in his NBA career, but the fifth-year wing is finding his confidence -- and the support of a fanbase -- in Los Angeles.
December 5, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James said if his eldest son, Bronny, makes his college basketball debut the same night the Los Angeles Lakers play, he'll attend the USC game instead. "Family...
November 30, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Donovan Mitchell got buckets, Aaron Gordon logged increased minutes and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers were motivated by prize money during the NBA in-season...
November 30, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Let's check in with all 30 teams and where they rank this week as the Suns and Pelicans trend up, and the Lakers, Kings and Heat continue to slide out of the top...
November 29, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The inaugural NBA in-season tournament is down to its final eight teams.
November 28, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James, 38, on Monday night became the NBA's all-time leader in minutes played during the Los Angeles Lakers' 138-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, which was the...
November 27, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura underwent a procedure to repair a nasal fracture and will be out at least a week before he is reevaluated.
November 24, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Pacers are already in the quarterfinals. Which teams could join them Friday night?
November 21, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Just 3-5 when group play began, the Lakers swept through the qualifying round of the in-season tournament, wrapping up group play with a 131-99 win over the Jazz on...
November 21, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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A month into the 2023-24 season, let's check in on the Suns, Bulls, Lakers, Warriors and Wolves to see which teams have lived up to their early-season expectations and...
November 21, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers have cycled through big men -- with little success -- for the past three seasons. Are Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes the answer next to AD?
November 13, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James, who is averaging a team-high 25.2 points, missed his first game of the season Sunday against the Trail Blazers with a left calf contusion.
November 12, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James is questionable for Sunday's home game against the Trail Blazers with a left calf contusion.
November 11, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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A painful shin injury suffered in the first quarter did not spoil this night for LeBron James, who had 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to outduel Kevin Durant and...
November 11, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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The depleted Lakers' nightmare of a road trip continued Wednesday with a blowout loss to the Rockets.
November 8, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers big man Anthony Davis will miss Wednesday's game against the Rockets because of left hip spasms.
November 8, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Rockets forward Dillon Brooks -- who made waves during last year's Grizzlies-Lakers playoff series when he "poked the bear" that is LeBron James -- isn't changing his...
November 7, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers contacted the NBA about what they view as numerous missed calls involving LeBron James in Monday's loss to the Heat, sources told ESPN.
November 7, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis experienced spasms in his left hip, according to the team, forcing an early exit from Monday night's game at Miami.
November 6, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James lauded the Heat's culture ahead of the Lakers' game in Miami on Monday but said he believes he'd still be playing at this level without the four years he...
November 6, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James scored 14 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, delivering in the clutch yet again as the Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak to the...
November 2, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers dropped to 1-2 after an OT loss to the Kings on Sunday, but star LeBron James was encouraged by the team's 'really good moments.'
October 30, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will look to bounce back from their season-opening loss by facing an undermanned Phoenix Suns team on Thursday. Two of the Suns' big three --...
October 26, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James opened up his 21st season by being limited to 29 minutes in the Lakers' 119-107 loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Coach Darvin Ham said the tapered workload...
October 24, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The Denver Nuggets went through a festive pregame ceremony on Tuesday night to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title in front of a capacity home crowd before taking...
October 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James is set to become the sixth player in NBA history to reach his 21st season. What lies ahead for King James and the Lakers?
October 16, 2023 at 6:50 AM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will both play Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, Milwaukee Buck's head coach Adrian Griffin...
October 11, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham has requested that Anthony Davis get up six 3-point attempts per game, though he noted it would be unlikely to see that big of a jump in...
October 10, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The NBA is expected to implement new rules regarding when and how often teams can rest their healthy stars. How will this affect teams like the Clippers, Lakers and...
October 10, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Warriors, but hopes to play in half of his team's six exhibition games ahead of the...
October 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Wednesday that the defending NBA champions have turned the page from their Western Conference finals sweep of L.A.
October 4, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Saying that "it adds a little bit of motivation to go play really well," Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to playing the Denver Nuggets in...
October 3, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Calling the Denver Nuggets' trash talk toward his club "motivational," Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers are eagerly looking forward to their regular-season opener...
October 3, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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LeBron James said Anthony Davis is the face of the Lakers franchise as the team looks to build off last season's run to the Western Conference finals.
October 2, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers' plan to help LeBron James extend his unprecedented prime into the 21st season of an illustrious career involves adding talent around him, not so...
September 28, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson's love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team. But he could see himself make an exception for the New...
September 26, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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After helping the Lakers' push into the Western Conference finals, Jarred Vanderbilt has agreed to a four-year, $48 million extension, sources told ESPN.
September 21, 2023 at 8:50 AM